Dr. Jose R Leon MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
971 LANE AVE CHULA VISTA CA, 91914About
Dr. Jose Leon practices Pulmonology in Chula Vista, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Leon manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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